Account Executive, Korea at Notion

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of full cycle sales at a fast growing software company
  • Fluency in both English and Korean languages
  • A track record of high achievement in current and previous roles hitting or exceeding quotas
  • A phenomenally strong communicator
  • Engaging and compelling presentation skills
  • A positive and open-minded attitude
  • A builder's mentality who thrives in collaborative environments
  • An ability to operate within the gray and find creative or out-of-the-box solutions when faced with ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Plan, build and implement our Korea Go-to-Market strategy from the ground up
  • Prospect and develop new potential accounts by educating contacts about how they can increase their team's collaboration, transparency, and productivity with Notion
  • Hold face-to-face and Zoom meetings with prospective customers to understand their business challenges and goals
  • Run product demos to close business at or above quota level
  • Help build playbooks and best practices
  • Liaise with our incredible APAC user base to provide world class customer experience

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Full Cycle SalesProspectingProduct DemosGo-to-Market StrategyKorean FluencyEnglish FluencyQuota AchievementCustomer ExperienceZoom MeetingsFace-to-Face Sales

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring all team members to work from Notion's offices on Mondays and Thursdays, our designated Anchor Days, with certain teams or positions possibly needing additional in-office days.

What skills are required for the Account Executive role?

Required skills include 4+ years of full cycle sales at a fast-growing software company, fluency in English and Korean, a track record of hitting or exceeding quotas, strong communication and presentation skills, a positive open-minded attitude, a builder's mentality in collaborative environments, and ability to handle ambiguity creatively.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is Notion's company culture like?

Notion emphasizes in-person collaboration as essential to its culture, with required office days on Mondays and Thursdays, and values a builder's mentality, collaborative environments, and hiring passionate people from diverse backgrounds who share company values.

What makes a strong candidate for this Account Executive position?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of full-cycle sales experience in fast-growing software companies, fluency in English and Korean, proven quota achievement, excellent communication skills, a collaborative builder's mindset, and the ability to handle ambiguity; even if experience doesn't perfectly match, apply if you're passionate and share Notion's values.

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$325.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO
Mental health & wellbeing package
Parental leave
Fertility coverage
Retirement matching
Commuter benefits
Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.
Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.
User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.
The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.
Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.
Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.
Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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